Sports Card Psychology w/ TripleCrown24

The concept of set building feels all but dead. Is that true, or has it taken on new forms?

Influencer marketing is one of the most widely used forms of advertising in the age of social media. Naturally, influencers have crept their way into the sports card world - intentional or not. Who a…

An analysis of the state of repacks in the hobby. What are their origins and why are they so popular? What does the future of repacks look like?

2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball cards have hit shelves with hobbyists clamoring for the great "value" provided by this year's jumbo/HTA boxes. Are these boxes really worth the rip, and at what cost(s), …

Looking at the secondary market, sports card singles prices reflect an often vast price difference between a card receiving a "mint" grade rather than "gem mint" or "pristine". Why does the hobby hav…

Many hobbyists will point to overproduction as arguably the biggest issue plaguing the sports card industry in 2023. However, what if the concern wasn't for the number of copies produced for each car…

Although eBay remains the most prominent platform in multiple senses for buying and selling sports cards, the online marketplace also remains one of the most scrutinized. Why does the hobby resent mi…

Weekly new product releases, ever-expanding parallel lists, and an unclear pecking order can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed in the hobby. Whether it's at a large regional card show or scrollin…

Lower attendance at shows has led many to believe card shows are dying. While this sounds like hyperbole, there are some truths hidden within that sentiment. What has caused card shows to slow down? …

Everyone has their own definition for what they consider a rare card. How do we make those judgments though? In today's episode, we look at the factors considered when classifying something as rare.

Although not widely recognized, the term "influencer boxes" has gained notation over the past few years in the hobby, centering around the idea that manufacturers intentionally send "juiced" boxes an…

JT breaks down how 2021 Panini Select football falls into the same cycle of hype that has played out over the past few years in the hobby.

The art of the autograph and the art of said autograph's acquisition go hand in hand. Despite increasing prices for through the mail (TTM) and in person (IP) autographs, the secondary market prices d…

One of baseball's brightest young (hobby) stars, Juan Soto, was dealt ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline this week. This trade will undoubtedly leave many collectors, specifically Nationals fans, direct…

JT previews the 2022 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) taking place in Atlantic City, NJ.

As a full-time sports card dealer, managing your own collection while balancing an inventory can become a difficult task. JT is joined by Brian of CardSoup to discuss what has changed for him as a co…

Elevated wax prices have further cemented the notion that opening sealed sports card boxes is an alternative form of gambling. Like sports betting or mobile game spending, addiction can corrupt this …

In the midst of the NBA Finals and upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, two new Big 4 champions will be crowned. What impact will this have on the hobby, if any at all? JT talks with Mike of Canadian Cards a…

A rapidly evolving hobby landscape breeds an environment for innovation and ideas to capture the attention of hobbyists. Not all ideas become trends, though, as fleeting interests leaves once red-hot…

Derek Jeter is unique among the 90's baseball standouts who transcendent baseball into pop culture. JT is joined by Sooz (@yanxchick) to discuss why Jeter is so polarizing, his hobby standing with ot…